Lamp
Lamp This study was inspired by Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” That verse made me think: how else does the Bible use the idea of a “lamp”? Keeping with our theme “Objects in the Bible” tonight we’re going to add the word lamp to […]
The Biblical Foundation of Testimony
I was asked recently about sharing my testimony. This led me to the study tonight. In Christian culture, the word testimony usually refers to a believer telling the story of how God saved them. While the modern format may vary, the concept itself is deeply rooted in Scripture. The biblical idea of testimony comes from […]
Waiting Well
Opening Questions Theme: Waiting is not simply doing nothing until something happens — for the Christian man, waiting is an act of faith, surrender, expectancy and preparation. As we wait on the Lord, He works in us and through us. 1. Psalm 37:7-9 “Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him;Do not fret because […]
The God Who Searches and Leads Pt2
Last week, we walked through the first three ways God works in our lives: He searches our hearts, knows us intimately, and tests us to refine our character. Each of these actions reveals His deep involvement in shaping us from the inside out. Tonight, we’ll review those three briefly, then move into the final two […]
The God Who Searches and Leads P1
Opening Questions Overview Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself as both the One who searches hearts and the One who leads His people. He is not a distant observer but an intimate guide who knows us, tests us, reveals truth, and shows the way forward. The journey of transformation begins when we invite God to work […]
How to Study the Bible
Have you ever wondered how to study different Bible verses? Or how to put a collection of them together? Or even how to write a devotional? Tonight, I think it’ll be fun to do this: we’re gonna combine a couple of different tools. I’m gonna go over some of the ways or methods that you […]
Psalm 34
Psalm 34 A while back, we talked about the butterfly effect. We discussed it when the Israelites entered Jericho, which was when God finally fulfilled his promise of giving them “the promised land“ When they went in, he gave them instructions not to take anything for themselves, but there was one person who disobeyed, and […]
GOD’S WORD
OPEN IT: What experience or activity do you find the most delight in and why? Psalms 1:1-6 DIG INTO IT: Psalm 1:1-2 a) What three behaviors are mentioned in v.1 that a person will be blessed by if they avoid them? 1) Walk in _____________________ 2) Stand in ____________________ 3) Sit in _______________________ b) What […]
OUR PRAYERS
1 Pet. 5:7; 2 Kings 20:1-6; Psalms 51:15:17 OPEN IT: I f you only had one more prayer request to make before your life was ended what would you ask for? DIG INTO IT: 1. Read 1 Peter 5:7 and answer the following questions: 1 Peter 5:7. Cast all your anxiety on him because he […]
GOD’S WORD
OPEN IT: What experience or activity do you find the most delight in and why? Psalms 1:1-6 DIG INTO IT: a) What three behaviors are mentioned in v.1 that a person will be blessed by if they avoid them? 1) Walk in _____________________ 2) Stand in ____________________ 3) Sit in _______________________ b) What are some […]